Lael Stone is a celebrated author, presenter and educator. Her Ted Talk 'How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children' has now had over 3 Million views. She is a featured presenter on the upcoming documentary 'Seen', has started her own amazing school (Woodline Primary), and is about to release her second book! Lael has generously found time to talk to us today, and we're so glad she did! We know you'll agree, she is a wonderful communicator with such helpful ideas. We cover so many topics, and just loved this chat so much. We hope you enjoy our first 'Guest Expert' episode!

To see Lael's child-self photos as discussed in the ep, please head to https://www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast/#

To learn more about all the amazing things Lael is up to, head to https://laelstone.com.au/ or follow Lael on instagram https://www.instagram.com/laelstone/#

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Duns and Megan George are the co-hosts of new podcast, ADHD Double-Dose. They were also both diagnosed with ADHD as adults, a diagnosis which completely reframed the way they now think about their respective childhoods. And not incidentally, Ash is also one of James' best friends of 25 years.

In this episode, listen to how Ash and Megan have adjusted to their diagnoses, their reflections on what childhood was like with ADHD, and their mission to help create awareness, understanding and compassion for others curious about the condition.

We are grateful to them both for sharing their stories. If you'd like to see Ash and Megan's child photos and some clips from the episode, head to https://www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast/#

To hear more from Ash and Megan, listen to their podcast ADHD Double Dose: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/adhd-double-dose/id1769979406

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shae Bolton-Brown had an incredibly successful Netball career, culminating in representing Australia, and is now the general manager of Melbourne mavericks and SEN teams strategy - managing the portfolio of 5 professional sporting clubs. However as a child, Shae was bullied relentlessly through her primary and secondary years. These experiences led to repressed memories, and the paralysing pursuit of perfectionism in order to feel worthy.

Now, those memories have all come back. In recent years, Shae has been working hard to heal her inner-child, and rediscover real joy. Listen to Shae's remarkable story of childhood pain, and the pathway to self-acceptance. And at the end of the episode, James and Nick share some tips and takeaways for those listeners who have suffered bullying themselves, or have a child going through bullying today.

To see Shae's child-photos and some clips from the show head here: https://www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast/

To hear James' own bullying story, as discussed on The Imperfects, listen here: https://tinyurl.com/53yccn3h

And if you would like counselling support related to bullying or any themes raised in this episode, contact your GP, visit https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/bullying, or speak to Engage 1on1 Psychology for further information: https://www.engage1on1.com.au/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our third episode, we enjoy a soulful conversation with Shane McCurry; a decorated culture and leadership coach, a podcaster, and a proud country boy. Shane has worked with some of the biggest names across high performance sport (including North Melbourne and Richmond Football Clubs), in business, government and education settings. In our conversation today, Shane shares his strong connection to community and family, his love of stories, and his pet lamb Tommy.

To view Shane's child-photo and some clips from the episode, head to Instagram: www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast

Please check out Shane's amazing podcast Two Am I: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/two-am-i/id1709921717

To contact Shane about his cultural leadership programs, head to https://www.shanemccurry.com/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our second episode, we are incredibly honoured to speak with Brenda Matthews, whose remarkable story we first learned about in her book and documentary, titled 'The Last Daughter'.\

Brenda is a member of the Stolen Generation, and despite the incredible loss and trauma she has suffered, hers is a remarkable story of resilience and hope. We were so amazed by Brenda's deep love for both her Indigenous and white families, and her ongoing project to create unity and healing among both cultures.

Brenda is available for public speaking engagements. You can follow/contact Brenda via Instagram (@auntybrendamatthews), Facebook, Tiktok, or her website (https://www.brendamatthews.com.au/)

To view Brenda's child-photo and some clips from today's episode, head over to Instagram (www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast).

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our debut episode, we enjoy a chat with our wonderful cousin, and hear the story of a surprisingly shy kid who had to find his confidence. To check out Hugh's child-photo and some clips from today's episode, head over to Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast/?hl=en).

Hugh van Cuylenburg is the founder of The Resilience Project (https://theresilienceproject.com.au/), best-selling author of "The Resiliece Project", and "Let Go", and co-host of The Imperfects, Australia's No.1 Mental Health Podcast (https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectspodcast/?hl=en). He is also very funny and we love him very much. Oh, and he was a very good kid!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What we go through as kids will shape the course of our lives. Join James van Cuylenburg (Clinical Psychologist) and his brother, Nick van Cuylenburg (White Owl Sound), as they speak with a diverse range of people about how their childhoods have shaped them. Then, listen to guests read a letter to their child-selves. If you could say anything to your child-self, what would you say? Welcome to You're A Good Kid.

To see child-photos shared by guests, and some video clips from each episode, follow on Instragram: (https://www.instagram.com/youreagoodkidpodcast).

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices